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Global Alert and Response (GAR)

Our vision

An integrated global alert and response system for epidemics and other public health emergencies based on strong national public health systems and capacity and an effective international system for coordinated response.

Core functions

Support Member States for the implementation of national capacities for epidemic preparedness and response in the context of the IHR(2005), including laboratory capacities and early warning alert and response systems;
Support national and international training programmes for epidemic preparedness and response;
Coordinate and support Member States for pandemic and seasonal influenza preparedness and response;
Develop standardized approaches for readiness and response to major epidemic-prone diseases (e.g. meningitis, yellow fever, plague);
Strengthen biosafety, biosecurity and readiness for outbreaks of dangerous and emerging pathogens outbreaks (e.g. SARS, viral haemorrhagic fevers);
Maintain and further develop a global operational platform to support outbreak response and support regional offices in implementation at regional level.